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Infection On Thigh. Medicine For Cure?
i have got infection on my thigh. i have tried several ointment but it get cured for a time being but not healed from root. please tell me any medicine for that.
Mon, 11 Jun 2012
hi,
it is not clear about the site of infection
common site upper inner aspect of both thighs ,known as intertrigo mostly due to friction of thighs in overweight patients .reducing weight will help reducing friction and condition improved.intertrigo associated with infections may need antibiotics besides local ointments .please check up with dermatologist and follow advice
incase of recurrent infection ,blood sugar estimations to be done to rule out diabetes
it is not clear about the site of infection
common site upper inner aspect of both thighs ,known as intertrigo mostly due to friction of thighs in overweight patients .reducing weight will help reducing friction and condition improved.intertrigo associated with infections may need antibiotics besides local ointments .please check up with dermatologist and follow advice
incase of recurrent infection ,blood sugar estimations to be done to rule out diabetes
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